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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1937

Page

3

Hock en berry Cross Pittsburgh Wedding

The marriage of M Grace Hock enberry daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Hockenberry of Maryland Avenue and Alexander M Cross of Pittsburgh was solemnized Monday afternoon at four o clock in Pittsburgh. Dr Richard M Fowles pastor of Brookline Methodist Church officiated. Mrs Cross will live in Pittsburgh after a summer at a Somerset County lodge.

M. Grace Hockenberry W. H. Hockenberry Maryland Avenue Alexander M. Cross Pittsburgh Pittsurgh Richard M. Fowles Brookline Cross Grove City College The New York Life Insurance Company Somerset County

Brunch Honors Thaddeus Stevens Bride Elect

Leona Sankey hosted a one o clock luncheon for Thaddeus Stevens school faculty on Huron avenue. Guests included Mary Grace Hockenberry fiancée of Alex M. Cross of Pittsburgh and sister Pearl Hockenberry. Awards went to Miss Perry and Miss Scollard as gifts were exchanged.

Leona Sankey Thaddeus Stevens School C. B. Matthews Huron Avenue Mary Grace Hockenberry Alex M. Cross Pittsburgh Pearl Hockenberry Grace Scollard Anna R. Perry Thaddeus Miss Perry Miss Scollard Miss Sankey J. M. Edwards

Legion Auxiliary Announces Breakfast at Cascane Park

The American Legion auxiliary plans a breakfast at Cascane Park on Wednesday morning, June 16, at 9 o'clock. They will also sponsor a card party next Monday evening, June 21, in the Legion Home.

American Legion Auxiliary Cascane Park Legion

Burrows Couple Mark Fortieth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs W E Burrows celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with an open house at 930 Morton Street from 8 to 11 pm on Wednesday. They have lived in New Castle since their 1897 marriage. Mr Burrows runs a grocery business with Craig's market. Their two children Frances and Paul plan to attend with Pauls family from Wellsburg, W Va.

W. E. Burrows Morton Street Mrs. Burrows New Castle Frances Paul Wellsburg W. Va Pauline

Bryson McClurg Wedding in First Christian Church

John P. McClurg and Miss Sophia Bryson united in marriage at the First Christian Church on the Public Square with Rev. G. S. Bennett officiating. Miss Bryson’s attendant was Georgann Layton and Hubert Stanley was best man. The couple will reside at 42012 Neshanock Avenue after a dinner for close family and friends.

First Christian Church John P. McClurg Sophia Bryson G. S. Bennett Miss Bryson Georgann Layton Hubert Stanley Neshannock Avenue Neshanock Avenue

Picnic Planned by Wimodausis Committee Weather Plan

Mrs. Anne Harris announces the Wimodausis picnic will move indoors in case of rain. The Wednesday afternoon event at Cascade park shifts to the west dining room of the Scottish Rite Cathedral with dinner at 1 o'clock in the grove if weather allows, otherwise in the dining room.

Anne Harris Cascade Park

O. T. I. Club Meeting at Cascade Park

Mrs. Ralph Lombardo will entertain O. T. I. club members on Thursday evening at 7 30 in Cascade park. Additional Society on Page Six.

Ralph Lombardo O. T. I. Club Cascade Park

Waddington Barrett Nuptials Mark Monday Ceremony

Anna Gertrude Waddington married James H. Barrett at Rev. T. J. Wood row home on Wilmington road followed by breakfast with their families. The couple, after a Washington D C trip, will settle in Fairfield Alabama at 4401 De Bardeleben avenue. The bride, longtime New Castle Dry Goods staffer, and the groom son of Mr and Mrs Whitney Barrett reside on Carlisle street.

T. J. Woodrow Wilmington Road Anna Gertrude Waddington James H. Barrett Carlisle Street Gladys Erwin Jack Hope St. James Miss Erwin F. J. Waddington East Brook Whitney Barrett Fairfield Ala Tennessee Coal and Iron Company

Edinburg Society Elects Officers at Meeting

Mrs Albert Wigton hosted the Young Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church in Edinburg. New officer slate includes President Ethel Kuhn and VP Marie Biddle. A tureen dinner is planned for Friday July 9 at Mrs Mary Louden's Erie Street home. Special guests were Mrs Alfred Easton and Mrs H R Schock.

Albert Wigton Crawford Avenue Edenburg Young Women’s Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Ethel Kuhn Edna Asselton Marie Biddle Mary Louden Erie Street Alfred Easton Pittsburgh H. R. Schock Carbon Ethel Bell New Castle Olive Book Opal Nelson Olive Wigton Wilma Flannery

Engagement Dinner Honors Anne Waddington and James Barret

A prenuptial dinner at Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Waddington home on East Brook road honored their daughter Anne and her fiancé James Barret. Pink and white flowers decorated the setting with a large tiered cake. fourteen guests were seated.

F. J. Waddington East Brook Road Anne James Barret

Heath-Wyman Nuptials Planned At First Baptist Church

Thelma Beatrice Heath daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar K Heath of 221 North Bay street will wed Donald L Wyman son of Mr and Mrs Frank Wyman of 828 East Washington street. Rev C H Heaton will perform the ceremony Thursday morning June 17 at 1145 with an organ recital at 1130 preceding.

First Baptist Church Thelma Beatrice Heath Oscar K. Heath North Bay Street Donald L. Wyman Frank Wyman East Washington Street C. H. Heaton

Chicago Wedding of Frances Peeler and William Deady

Frances Marie Peeler and William Frederick Deady were married at St. Lawrence church in Chicago on June 12. Rev. Father Carely officiated as bridesmaids and groomsmen attended, with reception at the Splittgerher home and a wedding trip planned. They will reside at 72nd and Ridge Land Avenue in Chicago after June 19. Attendants included Mrs. Richards and Miss Barsh. out of town guests came from New Castle Gary and nearby areas.

New Castle Frances Marie Peeler William Peeler William Frederick Deady John Deady Chicago St. Lawrence Church Father Carely William Richards Elinor Barsh Russell Fenerty William Rupp, Jr Harry Splittgerher 72Nd Ridgeland Avenue T. F. Nugent Margaret Jean Harry Rupp Gary Ind

Swanson Gwin Wedding at Bessemer Pa

Florence Swanson and W Kenneth Gwin wed at the Swanson home in Bessemer Pa. Rev S J Peterson officiated. Loy Gwin sang with piano accompaniment by Loy Gwin. Edith Swanson was maid of honor. The couple honeymooned in the east after a 16-guest reception.

Alfred Swanson Bessemer Florence W. Kenneth Gwin W. H. Gwin Hillsville S. J. Peterson Youngstown, C Loy Gwin Lindgren Gustavson Guy Gwin

Couple Sealed Union Returns Home From Ceremony

Dr and Mrs Paul H Wilson return to their home at 211 North Jefferson Street after a Saturday marriage. Mrs Wilson previously Margaret Ann Frushour daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman T Frushour of Garden City Long Island New York.

Paul H. Wilson Wilson North Jefferson Street Margaret Ann Frushour Herman T. Frushour Garden City Long Island N. Y

Felomena D'Eletto to Wed Martin Simone in June Wedding

Sunday afternoon in the Italian M E church Miss Felomena D'Eletto daughter of Mr and Mrs Ermin D'Eletto of Huron avenue and Martin Simone of Stubenville Ohio will be united in marriage A reception will follow in the bride s home.

M. E. Church Felomena D’eletto Ermin D‘eletto Huron Avenue Martin Simone Stubenville Ohio

Hennon Family Reunion Planned at Cascade Park

The annual reunions of the Hennon family will take place at Cascade Park on Saturday, June 19, inviting relatives to gather for the event.

Hennon Cascade Park

Hospital Club Hosts Park Picnic In Cascade Park

Despite heavy rain in New Castle, the New Castle Hospital Emergency club members and guests held a park picnic at Cascade park. Attendees enjoyed a hot meal under shelter, bouquets adorned tables, and after the shower, bingo prizes went to Mrs. Ray Nolte Mrs. George Vanus Mrs. William Kelly Maurine Dolan R. E. O'Donnell A F Stritzinger and Bob Kelly. The summer program ends with this event, overseen by a committee led by A F Stritzinger and including Mrs. Gottlieb Uhlrich Mrs. George Vanus Mrs. Louis Wadlinger and Miss Adelaide Uhl.

New Castle Cascade Park New Castle Hospital Ray Nolte George Vanus William I. Kelly Maurine Dolan R. E. O'Donnell A. F. Stritzinger Bob Kelly Gottlieb Uhlrich Louis Wadlinger Adalaide Uhl

Lawrence Chapter Observes Flag Day in 1940s D A R Event

Lawrence chapter D A R observed Flag Day with a noon picnic for about 50 members at Mrs. A. E. Michael’s Covert Road residence. Relics from Mrs. F E Sowersby, including a grandmother’s spectacles, thimble, and a Revolutionary knife, were shown and later a Flag Day ceremony at the Cathedral featured a Boy Scouts Jamoree troop flag presentation by Regent Mrs. H R McCulloch.

Lawrence Daughters of the American Revolution A. E. Michael Covert Road F. G. Simonton E. M. Townsend A. H. Fullerton Lawrence Byers Cathedral H. R. McCulloch

Catholic Daughters Install Officers in K of C Hall

Monday evening's C D of A Court Ther esa Irene No 231 held an officer installation led by Midland's Mrs Della K Crawford at the K of C hall. New officers include Frances Colon grand regent Marie Metz vice grand regent Charlotte Biondi prophetess Ida Suber lecturer Regina Norris historian Cordelia Edgington financial secretary Ethel Donegan treasurer Ann Seger sentinel. Grand Regent Colon read a state convention report from Reading Pa and plans were set for initiation on Sunday June 27 at The Castleton with Edgington coordinating reservations.

C. D Theresa Irene C. Hall Della K. Crawford Midland Frances Colon Marie Metz Charlotte Biondi Ida Suber Regina Norris Cordelia Edgington Ethel Donegan Mary Maher Ann Seger Frances Colen Reading Castleton

Whitworth Robertson Nuptials Linked to MacNab Cousin Ties

Caroline Whitworth daughter of Mr and Mrs Smith Whitworth married Herbert Robertson of Winstead Conn in Washington Pa Saturday. Bride's mother is cousin of Mrs Lake S MacNab of East Wallace avenue.

Lake S. MacNab East Wallace Avenue Washington, Pa Caroline Whitworth Smith Whitworth Herbert Robertson Winstead, Conn MacNab

Mrs. Hartzell to Host T. O. T. Club on Wednesday

Mrs. Louella Hartzell of Harrison Street will welcome T. O. T. club members into her home Wednesday night for a local social gathering.

Louella Hartzell Harrison Street T. O. T. Club

Birthday Dinner Honors Harold Duncan At Kinson Street Home

Mrs. Cora Whitman and Mrs. Ralph Duncan hosted a large gathering Sunday evening at the Duncan home on Kinson Street to honor Harold Duncan’s birthday. Relatives and neighbors enjoyed a luncheon at 6 30 served from a lawn table centered by a pink and white cake, with gifts, games, music, and chatter among the guests.

Cora Whitman Ralph Duncan Duncan Atkinson Street

Friendly Sisters Quilting Club and Socials Record

A digest of local quilting and social groups listing club names, hosts, and streets. Includes Friendly Sisters Quilting led by Mrs. Mary Rae on Fulkerson street and multiple venues such as Park Wimodausis, Sheridan avenue, and Superior street with events like dinners, bridge, and annual picnics led by Mrs. Jack Hannon Mrs. Clyde Stevens Mrs. Walter Ward and others.

Friendly Sisters Y. W J. Thatcher Boston Avenue Tri-Quad Samuel McCleary Leasure Avenue Y.O. A Anna Wagner Croton Avenue Rebekahs Jane Campbell Oak Street Pandoras J. DeLillo

Reep Announces Daughter's Engagement to Thompson

Mr and Mrs Mont Reep of Castlewood announce the engagement of their daughter Lillian Marie to Harry Thompson son of Mrs Viola O Thompson of 1718 East Washington Street. The wedding is set for July 14.

Mont Reep Castlewood Lillian Marie Harry Thompson Viola O. Thompson East Washington Street

G H M Class meets at Central Presbyterian Thursday 8 PM

In the Croton avenue home of Mrs J L Maxwell the G H M class of Central Presbyterian church holds its regular meeting Thursday evening at eight o clock.

Croton Avenue J. L. Maxwell Central Presbyterian Church

Week's Activities at the Field Club

Activities at the New Castle Field Club this week include three events for members and guests. Wednesday at 1 PM a ladies bridge event is sponsored by women golfers. Thursday at 8 30 PM the usual evening bridge with hosts Mr and Mrs B F Kariher. Saturday at 9 30 PM a dance closes the week.

New Castle Field Club B. F. Kariher

Gerrard Family Arrives for Heath Wyman Wedding

Mrs. Virgil Gerrard and daughter Geraldine traveled from Dayton Ohio to attend the Heath Wyman wedding set for Thursday June 17.

Virgil Gerrard Geraldine Dayton, O

Kervinen Robson Wedding in West Burlingame

Miss Lily Kervinen of this city and George Robson of San Francisco were married at St. Pauls Episcopal Church Burlingame in a June 5 ceremony. Rev Herald G Gardner officiated and Ned Parlett gave the bride away. A reception for 25 followed at the Parlett home San Mateo. The couple will reside at Richmond Arms San Francisco after touring California.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church Burlingame Lily Kervinen George Robson San Francisco New Castle Herald G. Gardner E. M. Parlett Elm Street San Mateo Cal Ned Parlett

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